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Counseling student gains practical experience in the classroom and the clinic

Transitioning from the classroom into a real-world working environment can be challenging, but Master of Arts in Counseling student Cash Cada feels prepared. Experience he gained from his practicum and graduate assistantship have set him up for success at his nine-month internship.
Leading from the dojo

By Grace Jackson Did you know that our very own Kelly Flores is a black belt in karate? She has trained in martial arts for nearly 25 years in a traditional style of Shotokan karate, while also training in Kobudo (weapons) and Jiu Jitsu (grappling). Kelly’s three boys, Isaiah – 12; Roman – 12; and…
From auditor to professor: A CPA pursues a DBA

Christina is working as an executive at Sound Community Bank, as a part-time program director for City University of Seattle’s Master of Professional Accounting, and is a doctoral student. The ability to balance her responsibilities and manage her time is important to her.
Volunteering in the Community – Shifting Into Something New

by Debbie Chan, Student Activities Coordinator Recently at WAL, we decided to try a new approach to activities. We noticed that the interests of our international students at WAL were changing. No longer were our weekend trips and excursions as popular as before. It was as if it took more effort to get less participation. …
Updates in the TESOL Certificate Program

Summer is coming to a close for most of us, but this year at Washington Academy of Languages (WAL), the season has been more memorable than usual. In July, WAL launched its first Summer TESOL Intensive where seven students participated in five weeks of training. These hard-working students achieved their goals in a very short…
Personal interests lead an alumnus to a career in project management

Without any prior experience in the project management field, Michael took a leap and enrolled in City University of Seattle’s Master of Science in Project Management program.
Elementary students empowered to make new friends, embrace diversity through Sanford Harmony

Part of the flurry of activity for students going back to school is meeting new classmates and making friends. While this can be fun for students, it can also be challenging. One of the tools that more than 60 schools in Washington are using to help children learn to communicate, cooperate, connect, embrace diversity and…
Message from the President – September 2017

We have the privilege of helping students acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their chosen professions at City University of Seattle. Responsibility comes with that privilege. While our main goal is helping students complete their academic programs and cross the finish line, our commitment to support our students does not…
Chancellor’s Communications – September 2017

I am proud that the National University System is dedicated to delivering an exceptional student experience to every learner, focused on student success, and ensuring programs and degrees are market-relevant and aligned with workforce needs. As the population of adult learners continues to grow alongside technological advancement, the demand for new education models and high-choice…